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Any reason NOT to go 64-bit?

Asked by Brian_MB in SQL Server 2005, FoxPro Database, Computer Servers

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My in house databse programmer wants to shift us to using SQL as our database instead of the foxpro dbf's were are currently using.  He wants to stick with Visual Foxpro 9 since he's been doing our programming in Foxpro since 2.0, about 15 years.  He is learning to program in SQL with it now.
So we are going to buy a new SQL 2005/2008 software and Windows (2008?) server.

1. Is there any reason not to go 64 bit?
2. Any problem with 32 bit apps on 64 bit server (Visual Foxpro 9, etc.)
3.  Will SQL 2008 really be out around 8/08? Should we wait/buy SA?
4. Anything I'm not thinking of? Integration into 2000/2003 server domain, backup software etc?
5. For purposes of high availability (not automatic failover, just up to date data copy), if, say, I set up another 64 bit windows server for a file server etc, would I then be allowed, under my MS SQL license, to install additional copy to the other server & mirror the databases to use in case of failure on the primary?  Is this the best way to ensure I have up to date database copy, or should I be looking at Backup Execs continuous protection, or both?
6. To steer off the 64 bit question, what is the best solution for having an up to date offsite copy of my databases in case of disaster? I have hardware vpns to my home, remote offices etc.  Perhaps a question for another forum.  I haven't had time to research the new Backup Execs features.



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